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What does the "off" button on the armrest next to the AWD lock button do?

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Old 08-04-17, 10:47 PM
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It is to turn the traction control off
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Nice and surprisingly concise video, thanks for posting it!
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Traction or skid?

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It defeats the traction control system for conditions that we don't see in Texas or Florida.
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Also useful in enabling...smokey burnouts...just sayin'
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Also useful in enabling...smokey burnouts...just sayin'
Smokey burnouts in an RX 350? If there ain't video, it didn't happen :-)
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OK, it was my significant other Smokin' because I was abusing the car...not the tires.
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